Elliston Services Assistant - Casual

Eyre And Far North Local Health Network; South Australia; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a Casual Services Assistant at Elliston Multi-Purpose Service. This role covers hands-on support to keep the facility running smoothly and patients comfortable in a rural setting.

Shifts follow a 7‑day roster. Training is provided and prior healthcare experience is not required, with pre‑employment checks expected by SA Health.

Qualifications

• Casual position with a 7‑day roster across Elliston MPS.
• No prior healthcare experience required.
• Willingness to complete SA Health pre‑employment checks.
• Must be able to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and general housekeeping of hospital areas to infection control standards.
• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and linen management.
• Kitchen hand responsibilities including food preparation and delivery to patients.
• Cooking duties as required, following dietary and safety guidelines.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Team player

Hygiene awareness

Patient care support

Pre-employment checks

Job description

Elliston Services Assistant - Casual

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston
• Salary: WHD2 $30.85 - $31.17 per hour + 25% casual loading, + 12% superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual positions available until 28 August 2027, working over a 7 day roster

Join SA Health as a Services Assistant at Elliston Multi-Purpose Service

Elliston is a place where community matters - and so does the work you do. SA Health is looking for a Services Assistant to join the team at Elliston Multi-Purpose Service, part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. If you want casual work that genuinely supports patient care in a close-knit rural community, this role is worth your time.

What You'll Be Doing

This casual position covers a range of hands-on support services that keep the facility running smoothly and patients comfortable. Shifts are rostered on a 7-day rotating basis, with additional opportunities to cover leave as needed. Full training is provided - no prior healthcare experience is required.

• Cleaning and general housekeeping of hospital areas to infection control standards
• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and linen management
• Kitchen hand responsibilities including food preparation and delivery to patients
• Cooking duties as required, following dietary and safety guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Availability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Flexibility to take on shifts at short notice to cover leave
• A reliable, team-focused approach to physical, hands-on work
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, and following workplace procedures
• A genuine interest in supporting patient wellbeing in a rural health setting
• Willingness to complete SA Health-required pre-employment checks and training

Life at Elliston MPS

As part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, you'll be contributing to healthcare delivery for communities across one of South Australia's most distinctive regions. SA Health offers its workforce access to salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay - a real advantage for casual employees. The Elliston MPS team is small, supportive, and deeply connected to the community it serves. You won't be a number here; your presence on shift makes a direct difference to patients and colleagues alike. This position is available through to 28 August 2027, providing longer-term casual employment security.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

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Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

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Enquiries

Wendy Sweeney
Position: Catering Team Leader Elliston and Streaky Bay
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